REVEALED: House Probe Uncovers Biden's Controversial Autopen Signatures

Paul Riverbank, 6/25/2025House Republicans investigate Biden's mental fitness after discovering controversial autopen signature usage.

I've covered countless congressional investigations over my career, but this one stands out. The House Oversight Committee, under James Comer's leadership, has managed to secure testimony from Biden's inner circle – starting with Neera Tanden, whose Tuesday appearance behind closed doors kicked off what promises to be a revealing series of interviews.

What caught my attention wasn't just Tanden's predictable defense of Biden's competency, but the committee's laser focus on the White House's use of an autopen system. Having covered several administrations, I can tell you that while autopens aren't new, their use during Biden's tenure has raised eyebrows. The Oversight Project's identification of eight instances where the device was used despite Biden's physical presence at the White House deserves scrutiny.

Comer's strategy here is fascinating. Rather than opt for the theatrical public hearings we've grown accustomed to, he's chosen closed-door depositions. "I've studied history, there's never been a committee hearing that did what it's supposed to do," he remarked. Having witnessed countless theatrical congressional hearings myself, I understand his logic.

The parade of upcoming witnesses reads like a Who's Who of Biden's inner circle: Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini, Ashley Williams – even Ron Klain and Anita Dunn are on the committee's wish list. But it's the scheduled July testimony from Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, that could prove most consequential.

Democrats, predictably, are crying foul. Rep. Wesley Bell's dismissal of the investigation as ego-stroking for "their king" reflects the deep partisan divide. But here's what makes this situation particularly complex: Trump's Department of Justice is now conducting its own parallel investigation, adding another layer to an already unprecedented scenario.

Biden's written response – insisting he "was the one who made the decisions" – strikes a defiant tone. But in my decades covering Washington, I've learned that such categorical denials often precede more nuanced revelations.

The committee's promise to release interview transcripts could provide unprecedented insight into White House operations during this period. Whether these revelations will substantiate Republicans' concerns or vindicate Biden's defenders remains to be seen. But one thing's certain – this investigation marks new territory in our ongoing national debate about presidential fitness and executive authority.

The political landscape in Washington took an extraordinary turn this week as House Republicans intensified their probe into President Biden's mental fitness – a development that marks an unprecedented escalation in partisan warfare over presidential capacity.I've covered countless congressional investigations over my career, but this one stands out. The House Oversight Committee, under James Comer's leadership, has managed to secure testimony from Biden's inner circle – starting with Neera Tanden, whose Tuesday appearance behind closed doors kicked off what promises to be a revealing series of interviews.What caught my attention wasn't just Tanden's predictable defense of Biden's competency, but the committee's laser focus on the White House's use of an autopen system. Having covered several administrations, I can tell you that while autopens aren't new, their use during Biden's tenure has raised eyebrows. The Oversight Project's identification of eight instances where the device was used despite Biden's physical presence at the White House deserves scrutiny.Comer's strategy here is fascinating. Rather than opt for the theatrical public hearings we've grown accustomed to, he's chosen closed-door depositions. "I've studied history, there's never been a committee hearing that did what it's supposed to do," he remarked. Having witnessed countless theatrical congressional hearings myself, I understand his logic.The parade of upcoming witnesses reads like a Who's Who of Biden's inner circle: Anthony Bernal, Annie Tomasini, Ashley Williams – even Ron Klain and Anita Dunn are on the committee's wish list. But it's the scheduled July testimony from Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Biden's physician, that could prove most consequential.Democrats, predictably, are crying foul. Rep. Wesley Bell's dismissal of the investigation as ego-stroking for "their king" reflects the deep partisan divide. But here's what makes this situation particularly complex: Trump's Department of Justice is now conducting its own parallel investigation, adding another layer to an already unprecedented scenario.Biden's written response – insisting he "was the one who made the decisions" – strikes a defiant tone. But in my decades covering Washington, I've learned that such categorical denials often precede more nuanced revelations.The committee's promise to release interview transcripts could provide unprecedented insight into White House operations during this period. Whether these revelations will substantiate Republicans' concerns or vindicate Biden's defenders remains to be seen. But one thing's certain – this investigation marks new territory in our ongoing national debate about presidential fitness and executive authority.